Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 Support Notes for HP Integrity Servers

Registering Software and Getting Updates from Red Hat Network
Ensure you have the most current version of software from the Red Hat Network, including
patches for bug fixes, using the following instructions:
1. Install RHEL 5.3 on your system and reboot.
2. Log in as root on the console.
3. Using the registration card number that came with your RHEL 5.3 media, run the
rhn_register command to register your system and create an account with Red Hat
Network.
Communication between your system and the Red Hat Network server begins by determining
the installed software packages, and optionally, the hardware. The Red Hat Network server
notes any necessary updates and sends email to the Red Hat administrator to forward the
packages to your system when you request the update.
4. To update your system, run the yum update command on the console to initiate the process
with the Red Hat Network, and then follow the instructions provided.
NOTE: Red Hat ensures all information transferred is treated as private and confidential. By
default, all data sent and received over the network uses the secure sockets layer (SSL).
Red Hat provides more detailed information on the update process in its documentation, see the
Red Hat Network website:
https://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/RHNetwork/
Restoring the Operating System to Factory Defaults
The process of restoring your system to the factory-installed operating system is a cold installation
(installation from the distribution media). For instructions on this type of recovery, see the HP
Integrity Essentials Foundation Pack for Linux User's Guide:
http://www.docs.hp.com/en/5992-3193/index.html
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